Senior Front-End Software Engineer - Clearance Required

Cydecor; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Tuition and Professional Development

Job summary

Cydecor, a premier Federal Government solutions provider, is seeking a Senior Front-End Software Engineer for the MARS Infrastructure Team in Reston, VA. You’ll develop modern frontend applications using Vue, JavaScript, and TypeScript within an Agile team, with onsite support during implementation and testing and optional telework.

The role requires 6+ years in distributed software, frontend microservices, API best practices, and secure software development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as Software Engineer developing distributed software applications.
• Experience with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue, React, and Angular.
• Experience with Linux, Git, and Artifactory.
• Deep understanding and experience developing frontend microservices.
• Strong understanding and knowledge in API best practices.
• Strong data modeling experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience in Agile development technologies.
• Experience developing secure software systems.
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver modern secure software applications to enable the intel mission
• Troubleshoot defects, deduce root cause, and implement mechanisms to prevent reoccurrence
• Maintain all software and create updates regularly to address customer and company concerns
• Analyze and test programs before formal launch
• Collaborate with team to determine best practices and client requirements
• Divide and conquer software development tasks with other developers
• Coach and train team members to improve collaboration
• Ensure software security by monitoring sharing of private information
• Seek ways to improve business software processes and interactions
• Groom user stories, breakdown tasks and estimate effort

Skills

Frontend technologies

JavaScript

TypeScript

Vue

React

Angular

Linux

Git

Artifactory

Frontend microservices

APIs

Data modeling

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Agile

Secure software

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

Eslint

Vuetify

Vue Composition

Vue Router

Pinia

TanStack Query

Axios

VitePress

TypeDoc

Jest

Vitest

Jasmine

Python

Java

Webpack 5

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Jenkins

Keycloak

OAuth2

JWT

AWS

Azure

Job description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading‑edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry‑leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision‑support and remain ahead of ever‑evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description

We're hiring for a Senior Front‑End Software Engineer to work in Reston, VA with Cydecor's MARS Infrastructure Team. As part of the Agile software development team, this role develops solutions mainly using frontend technologies, such as Vue, JavaScript, and TypeScript with a good understanding of backend services and data sources. The ideal candidate is familiar with the Agile software development life cycle from user requirement generation to automated tests and deployment. Telework is optional with mandatory onsite days during implementation and testing to support onsite tasks. Due to the nature of the role, only U.S. Citizens may be considered.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop and deliver modern secure software applications to enable the intel mission
• Troubleshoot defects, deduce root cause, and implement mechanisms to prevent reoccurrence and mitigate offshoot issues
• Professionally maintain all software and create updates regularly to address customer and company concerns
• Analyze and test programs and products before formal launch
• Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and client requirements
• Efficiently divide and conquer software development tasks with other developers
• Aid and support the coaching and training of other team members to achieve the best collaborative working environment
• Ensure software security by developing programs to actively monitor the sharing of private information
• Actively seek ways to improve business software processes and interactions
• Support grooming of user stories, breakdown development tasks and estimate level of effort

Here’s what you need:

• 6+ years of experience as Software Engineer developing distributed software applications using modern and open‑source technologies and frameworks
• Experience with frontend technologies, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue, React, and Angular
• Experience with Linux, Git, and Artifactory
• Deep understanding and experience developing frontend microservices
• Strong understanding and knowledge in API best practices
• Strong data modeling experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience in Agile development technologies
• Experience developing secure software systems based upon industry specifications
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills are essential
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in software development supporting DoD and/or IC
• Experience working with Eslint, Vuetify, Vue Composition, Vue Router, Pinia, TanStack Query, Axios, VitePress, and TyepDoc
• Experience with frontend unit testing tools, such as Jest, Vitest, and Jasmine
• Experience with Python and Java
• Experience working with Webpack 5, Vite, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Jenkins, Keycloak, OAuth2, JWT, etc.
• Experience with cloud technologies, such as AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, SQS, ELB, etc.) and Azure
• Familiar and used security and code quality tools like SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, and Fortify
• Has worked in a DevOps model and delivered code through CI/CD pipelines
• Experience developing customized code for multiple projects simultaneously

Security Clearance

• Active TS (must be able to upgrade to TS/SCI with Poly)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent

Work Schedule

• Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000-185,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location/schedule, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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